Hiv By Pcr Screening

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

PCR 324:Is it +ve or -ve? (ROUTINE HIV SCREENING WITH PCR AND WB)

Dear Doc,Please help with this. ELISA and WB negative but PCR of 324 at 10-11 weeks of potential high risk exposure (ELSIA and PCR done on same sample). Will this be considered +ve or -ve (what would they with the donor blood if PCR of 324 was...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You are yet another excellent example of why PCR testing is not recommended for routine HIV screening!Your entire HIV testing was wrong on many levels!1.Testing at 10-11 weeks is not definitive. You need to wait until the three-month mark.2.If... Read more »

I BEG on my KNEES and ask your help...Will donate $50 and need your opinion on Reliability of Tridot (screen test) done in Mumbai, India. (PCR TESTS SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ROUTINE HIV SCREENING, 2009

Dear Doctor, I have already written to you for about 5 times and will keep doing till I get your... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

HIV PCR RNA Quantitative Test Positive (ANOTHER EXAMPLE WHY PCR TESTS SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ROUTINE HIV SCREENING, 2009)

Hello,I have a protected intercourse and unprotected Oral Sex durimg the months of May and JUNE,... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

Donor Screening Assays for Infectious Agents and HIV Diagnostic Assays

Antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg Assay) Tradename(s) Format Sample Use Manufacturer Approval Date Auszyme Monoclonal EIA Serum / Plasma / Cadaveric Serum Donor Screen & Conf. Kit Abbott Laboratories... Read more »

HIV Screening in Hospital EDs Might Be More Cost Effective Than Other Screening Methods, Study Finds

Conducting routine HIV tests in hospital emergency departments was shown to be cost effective and "welcomed" by many patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences ,... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Low Rates of Hepatitis Screening and Vaccination of HIV-Infected MSM in HIV Clinics

Due to similar behavioral risk factors for the two infections, HIV-positive men who have sex with men are at increased risk of viral hepatitis. The authors of the current study set out to assess adherence to HIV management guidelines that recommend... Read more »

Better HIV Screening Worthwhile in U.S., Study Finds

Americans could avoid 15 percent to 20 percent of projected new HIV infections over the next 20 years by expanded screening and treatment for those found to be infected, a new study suggests. Scientists from Yale University and Stanford University... Read more »

Connect With Others

Medical Screening Services, reputable?

Posted by Anonymous

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has used Medical Screening Services (http://www.aids-testing.com, 1(888)516-3342). They assured me they're using latest generation test ("3rd if not 4th"), but they test for HIV-1 only, since "the HIV-1/2 combination... Read more »

Undetectable PCR during 6 months?

Posted by Brickwall, 3 Replies

I have always thought that PCRs are highly sensitive and will detect HIV during the first 6 months (after 4 weeks)..

Now I hear many cases were PCR has been negative but people tests positive in antibodies..

Especially if people are really sick..

30... Read more »

rna pcr worried sick

Posted by salsajas1, 1 Reply

I had possible exposure on March 20th. I had RNA pcr 18 days post-negative. I had quest elissa HIV 1/2 ab screen 15 and 37 days post-negative. I had rapid oraquick prick on 45th and 55th day-negative. I also had naat at 55 days post-negative. I... Read more »

Red Cross PCR highly effective

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

The person who previously wrote about Red Cross PCR testing was completely wrong. It is highly effective. Furthermore they don't pool hundreds of a samples at once but rather maybe 10-15 samples. If there is a positive result then the samples are... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>